CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2015 Chrysler 200 carries the torch of "never buy the 1st year of a new vehicle generation" with pride.
The 2015 model year is the first year of the Chrysler 200's 2nd generation. It has been plagued by problems from the start. Transmission failure at extremely low mileage, many recalls, problems stalling while driving... the list goes on. Maybe Chrysler should have stuck with the 1st generation.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
18 / 11
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,127 miles
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The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, smoke appeared from the front of the vehicle and both wheel wells. The vehicle was pulled into a parking lot. The contact raised the hood and flames were present. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to tate Dodge Chrysler Jeep (located at 7139 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061, (888) 864-6650) to be diagnosed, but the results were not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 57915072. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Takata recall.. I went to galena twice for the same problem. Each time they've told me they fixed the problem. My service park brake comes on and so does the service transmission, it comes on when I start the car and doesn't allow me to shift gears. This is the second time I've had to deal with this problem. I am borderline wanting to go forth with a lawsuit because I fear my life is in danger when I drive this car. But I have no choice. I have three jobs and I'm a full time student so I need transportation that's reliable and I feel like with this car it's [xxx] far from it. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
On December 8th, the vehicle had turned off on me while in motion. It gave me a slight chance to pull over. This has happened 3 times since December 8th. 2 more times before that date in 2017 (the same year I got this car) turns out there was no oil left in my car, even those my dash board said there was 34% of oil left. I took the car to my mechanic to figure out why the oil was running out so fast. Whether there was a leak or something. Turns out the piston rings in the car are bad, to fix this he said the engine would have to be taken part fully and fixed which could also show more underlying issues. (if any)
Vehicle is trying to stall out while driving and in sitting position.always happens right after I re-fuel. It starts jerking, sometimes it is a slight jerk but today it jerked very hard that it really scared me. Also when starting the vehicle it struggles to start up. It will continue to not drive right for a little bit of time and then it goes back to driving fine until I re-fuel again. It started about a month ago and has never stopped since then. I have looked up recalls for this issue and it shows I don't have one. This really needs to be checked out and become a recall
Leaving for work this morning and vehicle chute off as making a right turn. Upon arriving to work the engine shut in the middle of an intersection. Sounded like a weak turn over but battery is fine and alternator is ok as well and this poses a safety issue this has happened before.
- Lexington, SC, USA
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While in motion the vehicle will shut down - steering wheel locks, brakes dont brake, no sensor lights. Vehicle starts after 30+ mins but no mechanic can locate the problem due to no sensor lights. This is a major health issue when the vehicle stalls in high traffic areas and can't be moved. At this time, it has happened on 3 occassions within a two week span.
Car just shuts off while driving. Stopped at a red light waiting to turn and when it turned green the engine began to stall. Wasn't expected and almost caused me to get into an accident- I was on a city street. I had to put my car park and restart it a few times. I took my car to Chrysler this morning and they said there is no recall and maybe it's my oil life but I just got a oil change a few days ago. I feel very unsafe driving this car on the road
Had a constant leak of oil. Took it in to the dealer and it was the oil cooler gasket housing that had a leak due to a crack or defective gasket housing. The oil cooler had to be replace. I have heard that this is a common problem with the year and engine model by other mechanics. Had to replace the oil cooler.
A couple of weeks ago my temperature gauge was going up oddly fast and then I would get to alerts simultaneously 'engine temperature hot' and 'service elec. Throttle control' I turn off the car for a few minutes and the gauge would go down. I'm not sure how concerned I should be or if this is a common error.
Vehicle has around 35,000 miles on it. I have noticed since about 20,000 miles that the car has been jerking. This happens both with slow acceleration and slowing down to stop. If I am approaching a red light or stop sign and I start to slow to stop, the car will jerk to the point that it feels like it will stall. When easing off of the brake after a stop sign or red light, the car jerks to the point that if I was close enough to the car in front of me, I would most likely hit them. On one occasion I was driving through a school zone going about 10 mph, the RPM needle was past 4 and the car was making a loud sound. I tried to go slower but the car jerked and stalled. Another issue is when trying to merge onto an interstate, the car doesn't seem to want to speed up. It will be stuck around 50-55 and I really have to hit the gas to get it to speed up. Within the last month, my car has stalled twice. Once when backing out of my drive way and once while pulling in. I have taken it to the dealership relating the a transmission error I got as well as a coolant temp. Sensor and mentioned the issues with the jerking and stalling but the dealership has not been able to recreate or get a code. This is starting to happen more frequently and is a bit alarming as I never know when it is going to start giving issues.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated at any rate of speed and the oil was low. There was no oil leak present. David Dodge Chrysler Jeep (1801 us-202, glen mills, pa 19342, (610) 358-5300) was contacted the vehicle was not repaired; however, the dealer mentioned that they serviced the vehicle under a warranty. Specific diagnostic information was not disclosed. In addition, the rear shocks were replaced twice. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V392000 (suspension), although the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms listed in the recall campaign. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available. Consumer stated oil was low, vehicle stalled and dealer did something to the module power train. Also, two front end alignments and had to replace 6 tires as well as airbag light stays on. Jumper harnest under the seat needs to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler 200. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the "engine stalled" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 199,000.
12/20/18 problems with electrical connectors, my engine stall, gearshift not going into neutral, intermittent power failure to certain electrical components. Not starting or moving
The car has stalled many times and then will not start right away but will start after a few tries.this has happened on city streets while at a stop and also in the driveway while moving.
Takata recall, on the dash it says engine warming wait to start, I have to press start and off 7 to 15 times before it starts and sometimes it just reads engine warming wait to start
"takata recall" my car shuts down while driving which is a big problem because my children is the car. Also when I push the gas it stalls then it turn over.
Complaint - engine when I tried to turn on my car it would not crank and it said engine warming. Battery and engine light came on. Called someone for a jump battery was fine but would not start please help us we just went in grocery store came out and it would not start it was in park with park brake set..and allso a few times after letting of the accelerator it took it an excessive amount of time for engine idle to drop back to normal
Cylinder head failure, needed cylinder, valve, and gasket replaced. The car started running poor, misfire, engine light came on. I replaced spark plugs and coil hoping that would fix the issue. Still, misfire went to dealer had work done. This is a well know issue with pentastar they need to be accountable.
Randomly if I hit a bump my airbag light will come on. Now for a 2015 200 limited why am I needing to replace the whole starter assembly and now to have to replace the air shutter grille. The vehicle headlamps are extremely poor. It's very hard to see see on all highways, side streets etc. Now the traction stabilizers light came on as I was backing in to a parking space as well as my brakes just started making a squealing noise out no where as driving on the street. There no reason why there should not be a recall on multiple vehicle issues as most people are stating. Why isn't there a number I can call to file a compliant with all the vehicle issues I've experienced? this just crazy then to have to come outta $1,300 for vehicle repairs is crazy! why does this vehicle stall when the oil is low shameful for the vehicle to stop and and barely start back! tires sucks outside mirrors always have to adjust this brand is garbage!! people everywhere is having issues with the vehicle starting.. please do something about these vehicle issues. There is no reason why this vehicle is 3 years old and is stalling this is embarrassing. On top of having to pay a note that ridiculous. I want to be compensated in the amount of the vehicle repairs.
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- Brooklyn Park, MD, USA